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Unsigned Hype Yung Texxus

At the millennium's end Hip-Hop seemed to be spiraling out of control with a market over-saturated with disposable music and artists, creating a generation of listeners who've almost forgotten what true Hip-Hop sounds like. Enter Yung Texxu$, a native of Killeen, TX. Known for his versatility and keen lyricism,"Texx" reminds listeners of what Hip-Hop's early Greats first sounded like.

Texx follows a solid line of creative artists like OutKast, Snoop Dogg, U.G.K., and N.W.A. Having been compared to Jay- Z by "The Source Magazine" you can see why he's been deemed "The Savior of The Dirty". Having worked with the likes of Scarface to Kelly Rowland, Yung Texxu$ can spit over tracks with wide appeal for audiences ranging from undergound to mainstream music. For these reasons alone he is sure to be a major player in Hip-Hop for years to come.

Darrell De'Angelo Contee a.k.a Yung Texxu$, was raised in the small city of Killeen, TX. He was introduced to music at an early age by his mother Kim Contee an aspiring artist herself. His father, Darrell Hovington spent the early part of Texx's life serving a 10- year prison sentence, so the future MC was 11-years old when they first met. With his roots buried deep in the streets and music it wouldn't be long before Yung Texxu$ followed in both of his parents' footsteps. In middle school Texx became good friends with Michael Jordan, Mike Hisatake', J.R. Scott, Scotty Lee and Spade, who would later form Killeen's Famed "Green City". Spark Dawg later joined the group after returning from Atlanta. With a troubled past behind him including probation for breaking and entering by age 12, gang affiliation, and a failing interest in school, Texx made a decision that would change his life forever.

With his father being released from prison and in effort to be re-united with him and finish high school, Texx left Killeen. He moved to Dover, DE in 2001 leaving behind his mother, 2 sisters, and 1 brother. During his stay in the first state Texx met J.Lex (John Cannon) and Sluggz ( John Graham-Ramsaroop). They formed the group "Hustle Hard". A year later, Texx be-friended a young Nishon Morris a.k.a N.I.S.H, and Larry Harvey a.k.a. M.O.N.E.Y, of the group "Ill Villinz". Together, Hustle Hard and Ill Villinz released a string of underground mixtapes (Back To Ya Block, Operation Lock Down, D Boyz, Sin City) and in 2002 they decided to consolidate Hustle Hard and Ill Villinz into a single entity. One super-group, one movement thus, State City Music was born. In 2004 Yung Texxu$ was discovered by producer Rayza of Clubbalangg. Rayza had heard Texx's Mixtape "Classic G Musick", and immediately flew him out to ATL signing him on the spot. In 2005, Texx gained national exposure in "The Source Magazine" and went on to drop a slew of underground smashes such as "Drank in My Cup", "I Gits the Money" ft. Big Hood Boss, Tum Tum (DSR/Universal) and "Still in Love with my Ex (Remix)" with Kelly Rowland. His work with D.J. Scream on "Believe the Hype" placed him at the forefront of underground Southern Hip-Hop. Since 2005 you may have seen Yung Texxu$ pop up in magazines, Hip-Hop DVD's, or websites, but for now the rest of his tale has yet to be written. At many times Texx finds himself walking the thin line between the streets and music. Enveloped by the underworld he can't leave and trapped by his obsession to ascend to the heights of Hip-Hop royalty, Texx is currently working on his debut album "The Underground Prince", scheduled for release in 2007. Only time will tell how his saga will end...

Yung Texxus

Location: Killeen, Texas

Contact: myspace.com/yungtexxusakamistagreen email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Urbansteez.com Interview with Yung Texxus

Unsigned Hype Yung Texxus Urbansteez.com: Tell us your name, and what area do you represent?

Texxus: Yung Texxus a.k.a. Mi$ta Green a.k.a. The U.G.P. also known as The Savior of The Dirty! reppin' Killeen Texas, Long Branch to be exact! If you from the K, You know what it is! all the up to the 302!

Urbansteez.com: How long have you been pursuing a career in the music industry?

Texxus: I've been doing music since I was a lil' boy. As soon as I could talk my mom and uncle put a mic in my hand. However, I'd say I've been pursuing a music career seriously since 2002.

Urbansteez.com: What were you into before music?

Texxus: The Streets Mostly. I did a semester of college and realized it wasn't for me. Then of course when I left school I got into other shit I wasn't supposed to be in. I was a college drop out before Kanye, Before it was acceptable and cool..lol.

Urbansteez.com: As an artist how would you describe your style and why?

Texxus: I would describe my style as fluid or adaptable. I can come on any track with any flow. The Beat actually will determine how I approach a track whether my rhyme scheme will be simplistic or complex. The Source Magazine quotes: " He can Switch styles faster than you could turn on the lights" So that should tell you a lil' about what I do.

Urbansteez.com: If you had your pick which label to be signed to, which label would it be and why?

Texxus: My Label State City Music. I feel like I have the knowledge and know-how to promote myself and my artists, with the help of Jay Classik and Hustle Fam/Hustle Squad DJ's and Reggie Hudson and Fire EYE Ent. We've formed our own conglomerate! We've been smashing the game, I credit all my success as an artist to our partnership.

Urbansteez.com: That's wassup!! Who in your future would you want to collaborate with and why?

Texxus: Wow..There's so many..But, I would love to collaborate with OutKast! I grew up on their music and their so creative. You can't put them in a box and that's how I feel about my style.

Urbansteez.com: What are you working on now, and when can we expect to hear more of you?

Texxus: Well I'm currently working on the U.G.P. Album! I'm so excited to give the world some new Real Music! You can look for Yung Joc, Trae, Mistah Fab, Spark Dawg, S.C.G.'z, Green City and others on the project. It's gonna be the best album of 09' Trill Talk!

Urbansteez.com: Who are your influences?

Texxus: Hmm...There's sooo many. I try to take something from each artist i love. But I'd have To Say Snoop Dog, Dr. Dre, U.G.K., Out Kast, 8 Ball & M.J.G., Project Pat, Jay Z, Nas, and 2 Pac

Urbansteez.com: You named all the Legends, that's already a good look...What do you think of the hip hop / music world right now?

Texxus: I think the game is in a "new" place, Hip Hop is so commercial right now, and the Labels are so caught Unsigned Hype Yung Texxus up on bds spins and soundscans they don't want to take a chance on any new artists. I can't say where the game is going, i just now i gotta spot! The Savior is here!

Urbansteez.com: Where do you see yourself a year from now?

Texxus: I can't say Lord willin' "I love that Clipse Album..lol" The Top!

Urbansteez.com: What will you do with your first royalty check?

Texxus: Save it..I got bread. Alot of these niggas be broke and not used to having paper. I don't have that problem. I want to invest..

Urbansteez.com: Good stuff.... When you make it big, what car will you first purchase?

Texxus: I'm not sure.. I'll probly make whatever label picks me up drive me around on thier budget..lol..can you say " non re-coupable funds" I got 3 cars awwready and insurance and gas is a mu-fucka....

Urbansteez.com: lol, you aint never lied!!! What's in your sound system right now?

Texxus: Outkast Atliens, and Rick Ross Trilla

Urbansteez.com: which female in the game would you pursue first and why?

Texxus: Mayne I'm really diggin Keyshia cole at the moment and this new chick named Nicki Minaj Signed to Lil Wayne and Young Money I gotta jones for her..if she's reading this holla at me!

Urbansteez.com: Nicki quit playin and get at that, yadigg!! Lol...How can fans contact you in the future (myspace, email, PO box, etc.)??

Texxus: Hit Me at www.myspace.com/yungtexxusakamistagreen and if any producers are reading this and wanna send me any tracks send it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

contact: 281.748.9083 Jay Classik

914.434.0870 Reggie Hudson

Urbansteez.com: ANY SHOT OUTS???

Texxus: Yea I just Wanna shout out everyone thats been supporting me! Yo know Who you are! Much Love! And Big Upps! TO ALL MY HATERZ!!!!!!